VISUAL LEARNERS = approximately 65%

We have five senses

(Chinese proverb)

Mem

orie

s

It would take days to explain what these photos remind me of...

visual adj: relating to or using sight.

thinking adj: given to cogitation.

=Ideas and concepts

displayed using optical design forms

I SEE

I THINK

I WONDER

Integrated HOTS Thinking Model

Communicate with any one, any age, any language.

STOP

THINK

DO

ASK

Then me!

Design is communication of concepts and ideas. Good design

simultaneously challenges and fulfills expectations.

Notes on Visual and Interaction Design

http://www.valcasey.com/webdesign/

Effective Design

POINT

LINE

FORM, SHAPE & SPACE

MOVEMENT

COLOUR

PATTERN

TEXTURE

“Creating a clear and compelling vision is

not a simple matter.”

Gordon Quick

Just to name a few…http://www.thethinkingblog.com/2007/11/pictures-worth-thousand-words-post-13.html

Relatin

g b

ack to IT

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